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What was the specific motive of Mahmud Ghaznavi’s attack on India?
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So to plunder the wealth of India he made very first attack in 1001. He attacked India 17 times on India. He made his 16th attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 just to plunder the gold. Mahmud Ghaznavi was the king of Ghazni who ruled from 971 to 1030 AD.
Detailed explanation-2: -He was an idol breaker and destroyer of Arts in India but he was a great lover and patron of arts in Ghazni. He wanted to build some fine monuments in Ghazni for which he required skilled masons and labourers, hence it is opined by some scholars that in order to get fine artisans, he invaded India.
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